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Duneland YMCA Members,
The Duneland YMCA will be back to regular business hours tomorrow and will reopen Tuesday, January 18th at 5:00 AM. 
At the Y, you donât need a resolution to start a new routine. Youâll find countless opportunities to get moving and experience the joy of better health. All it takes is one first step!
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Find Your Passion. Find Your Y at the Duneland Family YMCA. Join the Duneland Family YMCA to experience the joy of better health. All it takes is one first step.
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Become a Duneland Y member and pay $0 joiner fee. Enter code JANFIT at checkout!
Hurry in â the $0 join offer ends Jan. 31, 2022. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Now that finals are over and campus is closed, the Y is open for college students returning home for break!
The Duneland Family YMCA is offering a special membership for college students to stay active while home for winter break, summer, or spring break. Register for a Short Term Membership and pay NO JOINER’S FEE! As a short-term member, you will have access to our group fitness classes, cardio and weight rooms, basketball gyms, and more!
How much is a short-term membership?
How long will my short term membership last? Special short-term memberships may be used for up to 3 total months. The membership must be paid up front.
What if I only want a membership 3 weeks or more? You will be charged 1 month’s rate. The membership must be paid upfront:
What if I only want a membership 2 weeks or less? You will be charged half of 1 month’s rate. The membership must be paid upfront:
How do I sign up? If interested in a short-term membership, please stop in at the front desk of the YMCA to fill out a form.Â
Who do I contact if I have more questions? Please call the YMCA at 219-926-4204 or email Carla Patino, Membership Director.Â
Happy Holidays Duneland YMCA members! Weâre so grateful for each and every one of you and the amazing support that we provide to one another. This holiday season, we encourage you to tell the people in your life âthank youâ for the role they play in your happiness and health. It truly does make a difference and will make you feel good knowing that youâre spreading that gratitude.
This month’s fitness challenge uses a traditional holiday jingle with exercises from your YMCA Healthy Living Department. Designed to keep you active through the holiday season, you can add one exercise each day (ex. 50 push-ups, 50 walking Lunges, etc.) each exercise from the song as your daily workout routine or perform one exercise each day during the month.
There will be a calendar in the fitness room and near the gym so you can keep up with the workouts! We also have fun activities and healthy living challenges each day as well!
What if I miss a day?
This challenge is all for fun so members can complete as many or as few as they would like.
Who can participate in the Challenges?
This challenge is open to everyone!
How can I engage more with the challenges and my Y Community on social media?
For â12 Days of Fit-Masâ, tag us in a video of you performing that days workout or in your post-workout selfie, @dunelandymca!
Who do I contact if I have more questions? Our Healthy Living Coordinator: Jill Catherman
The 2021 Dancing Like the Stars, Duneland Family YMCAâs signature fundraising event, was held at Blue Chip Casino Stardust Event Center on Saturday, November 13. Nearly 500 guests attended to cheer for seven local celebrities who performed a variety of dances to raise to provide critical funding that enables the Y to make an impact in the Duneland community and ensure that ALL are welcome and can participate in programs, classes, and activities that build a health spirit, mind and body for all. This yearâs theme was âProm.â Guests were encouraged to add to the fun by dressing the part in prom attire as they supported their favorite dancer.
The impressive 2021 Stars lineup included Jessica Amling, Duneland Family YMCA; Jamie Baczkowski, Trinity Displays; Vern Brown & Nikki Grass, The Chesterton Brewery; Eric Camel, Chesterton Fire Chief; Kristin Morris, Duneland School Corporation; Rachel Mullins, NorthShore Health Centers; Scott Mundell, Franciscan Health Michigan City. These community leaders sought sponsorships and popularity votes, and invited countless guests to be part of their âcheering sectionsâ all in an effort to entertain the crowd, help others and, of course, win the competition! Each dancer was provided a series of dance lessons at local studios including DanceBizz Dance Center and Emmmie Reigel, Duneland Family YMCA Dance and Music Instructor. The performances were dazzling and the entertainment was phenomenal.
At the conclusion of the program, prizes were awarded in appreciation of the contestants’ efforts. Â Judges for the evening were Calla Baily, Mike Uzelac, and Jenn Brown. Jessica Amling won the Judge’s Choice Award honoring the best performance of the evening. Scott (and Maura) Mundell was awarded with the People’s Choice Award, which was determined by the number of popularity votes received by each Star (votes were purchased for $5 each by supporters). Jamie Baczkowski won the Big Bucks Award by raising the most money for the event, bringing in over $30,000 in sponsorships and donations. Vern and Nikki Grass had the loudest cheering section and were awarded the Team Spirit award.
Sponsors for the evening included Platinum Sponsors; Trinity Displays, Chesterton Family Dental, NorthShore Health Centers, Chesterton Brewery, Precision Dental – Dr. Balon, Jim Lindsay Trout.Gold Sponsors; Franciscan Health, Silvert Orthodontics, The Fowlers, NIPSCO. Silver Sponsors; Dental Arts Group, Precision Control Systems, Chesterton Feed and Garden, Paul Boyter – McColley Real Estate, Camel Property Group, Corey Hecht – Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Bronze Sponsors; Chesterton Choral Boosters, David’s Lawn Care, RV Sutton Exevating, McGinnis Pub, 1st Source, Eric & Sarah Camel, Ennis Builders. Supporting Sponsors; Local 4600 Firefighters, Chesterton Volunteer Firefighters, Paris House of Bridal, Bosovich Wellness, 219 Taproom, Nabell Media, Dance Bizz Dance Studio, Deanâs Tire & Auto.
The Duneland Family YMCA has been serving the Duneland Communities for 52 years focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is open 7 days a week. For more information on Y programs, services and membership, visit us online at www.dunelandymca.org, call (219) 926-4204 or visit the & at 215 Roosevelt St. in Chesterton. The Y. Always Here for Our Communities.Â
The Duneland Family YMCA has moved to a new, user-friendly online registration system for programs, memberships, and more! Â
Starting November 1st, all current and new/returning Duneland Family YMCA members and program participants will be required to sign in or create a new account in our new Reclique Core registration system to reserve a spot in Group Exercise classes and the Fun Zone.
If you are a current Duneland Family YMCA member or program participant, your online account has already been created.
To begin the sign-in process, please follow these instructions:
Step 1: Click on the âLog INâ button in the top right of the screen
Step 2: If you are a member, click âI am a MEMBER OR PARTICIPANT and I DON’T KNOW my credentialsâ and input your last name and birthday. Then input the email address associated with your previous YMCA account on the next screen. Youâll receive an email with a link to reset your password. For security reasons, passwords do not roll over from our old system.Â
Step 3: Check your email and access the email from Duneland Family YMCA with the subject: “Reset Account Password”. You may need to check your junk or spam folder for the email. Open the email and click the “Reset Your Password” link. You will be prompted to create a new password. Enter your new password and click “Save Password”.Â
Step 4: You will receive a confirmation that your password has been reset. Then click the blue “Log In” link. This will take you back to the first screen. Choose “I am an existing ONLINE USER and I KNOW my login credentials”. Enter your email address and newly created password, check “I’m not a Robot” box and click the “submit” button.Â
Step 5: Once you create a new password, you can sign in to your account. Click on âMy Account” to access your account. You can view invoices, register for programs, and update your payment method from your account.
Congratulations! You are now ready to browse and register for programs and manage your account.
Step 6: Go to the “CLASSES” tab to register for group exercise classes and the Fun Zone
If youâre having trouble logging in, please contact our Member Services team at 219-926-4204.
After taking their routine to the virtual dance floor last year, this yearâs Dance Like the Stars celebrity dancers will be back where they belong: on stage, in front of a crowd of cheering fans! Join the Duneland Family YMCA for the 2021 Annual Dancing Like the Stars on Saturday, November 13th at the Stardust Event Center at the Blue-Chip Casino for a prom-themed evening to watch local celebrities perform a dance number in front of a live audience.
 The 2021 Stars lineup includes Jessica Amling, Duneland Family YMCA; Jamie Baczkowski, Trinity Displays; Vern Brown, Chesterton Brewery; Eric Camel, Fire Chief; Kristin Morris, Duneland Schools; Rachel Mullins, Northshore Health; and Scott Mundell, Franciscan Alliance.
As always, the goal of the event is to raise money for the Duneland Family YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign to support the Y mission and provide programming and membership subsidies. The funds ensure that everyone has access to Y programs and services, benefiting over 2,500 members, 450 seniors in Active Older Adult programs, and 500 children in early learning and school-age programs. This yearâs celebrity dancers will rally to raise $75,000.
There are a variety of ways you can support the 2021 Stars and strengthen the mission of the Y: purchase a ticket or table to attend the event in support of the Star of your choice; provide a sponsorship or Silent Auction item, or support your Star by purchasing âvotesâ for them. The dancers are competing for the coveted titles of Peopleâs Choice Award, Judgeâs Choice Award, and The Biggest Bucks Award. You can help your favorite dancer win the People’s Choice Award by voting now and at the event.
Tickets are currently available starting at $75 and include live entertainment, dinner, and a cash bar.
Visit https://dlts2021.givesmart.com/ to learn more about the dancers, purchase tickets, and cast votes. For more information, please contact Megan Mussche at the Y â 926-4204. The Duneland Family YMCA is a charitable nonprofit focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.Â